Tips for sellers in today’s market

Sellers are you struggling to get your home under-contract?

In my experience I have had the pleasure to work with many types of clients. Some prefer fixer uppers; some prefer homes that are complete with updates. I had one client about 5 years ago that insisted she only she shown homes that were fully remolded to current popular standards. We ended up finding her version of the “perfect home”. In the last 5 years the couple have basically underwent an entire kitchen renovation, new paint through out the home, new carpet, as well as added concrete to the backyard for a hot tub pad. The wife and husband tease that they could have spent roughly $20,000 less on another home and used the extra money to update their home gradually; rather than spend more to end up updating regardless. I figure a buyer should buy what they like at the time rather than investing in something that does not truly excite them every time they think about their home! I want all my buyers to know that they are buying their version of the perfect home!

LOVE!

So to wrap things up if you are trying to sell your home; please allow me the opportunity to come by your home and offer tips and quick remodels to get your home SOLD!!!

Call me today (801)-597-6446

FRAUD!!!

I woke up this morning super optimistic for the events that were going to take place: 2 wedding receptions, getting a new property under-contract for my good friends, finding a property for a couple of buyers, etc. Little did I know that one man could literally destroy my day.

His name is Mario Krizanovic, he is the owner of Mario’s Plumbing and Heating. This is a very dishonest man!!! He works with a Realtor, Sani Malicevic from Century 21. Please everyone beware of these two. I would hate to see them hurt anyone else. There actions have been reported and will be handled accordingly.

I cannot stress the importance of having a Realtor is!!! I fear that my buyers would have been in BIG trouble had they entered into a contract with these terrible men and not had a professional acting on their behalf.

FREE Slurpee Day!!!

Good morning!

Most importantly,

I closed on my house yesterday and we will get keys today if the certificate of occupancy is issued from the city. The appraiser also has to come back to check off the front rail for our house. We are SO excited to call Penny Ave. home~it is crazy to me that my grandpa used to own that land. The same land that Nate and I will bring our first baby home to (someday, not in 9 months:)

Yesterday, in sales meeting we talked about a great article from Time

This is super exciting and VERY true! Take a look for yourself…

On a side note(*)

Last September I was diagnosed with cancer, Melanoma to be exact. It was NOT ideal timing (a few months from my 11-11-11 wedding). I found the cancer on my ear because a mole has started to grow in size. I underwent treatment for two months and then went off to allow time for the swelling and infection to settle prior to my surgery this last March. I am asking you all to PLEASE get your skin checked. My good friend I met up at The Huntsman Cancer Institute while I was going up there for treatments passed away last night from this ugly disease. Cancer has taken far too many people from me and I do not want to lose anyone else. STAY OUT OF TANNING BEDS, SPF daily, eat Vitamin D, take care of yoru body (you only have one), eat healthy, do not put harmful chemicals into your body (such as aspartame), and most of all live each day fully!

The Doctors had an episode on Melanoma. It was a great episode filled with lots of information!

A quick little lesson on SPF from my awesome oncologist:

Front label- Broad spectrum UVA + UVB protection

Back label- zinc oxide, titanium oxide, and avobenzone need to be in ingredients.

Thanks and have a great day!

Cancer free is the life for me!

In Light of Mother’s Day!

I would like to honor my mother, mentor, best friend, confidant.

Daily my mother and I get told how lucky we are to work together… it is indeed such an honor to work under my mom.  She is an amazing, caring, all around good person!  She strives daily to make the world a better place. And through her efforts it truly is.

There have multiple times when a real estate transaction is heading South and my mom is able to save it through her intelligence and experience.  My mother has more patience than anyone I have ever met.  Anyone who knows Judy Allen

Multiple Offers

On Realtor Tour today I had the opportunity to discuss the market and home prices with other agents. We all fill that yes, there are multiple offer scenarios, but home prices have still not yet stabilized unfortunately. It is exciting to see homes moving though!! With time hopefully all will be made right regarding the real estate market. It may not be the best time to sell your home, but man it is the time to buy!

On Monday night my husband and I were lucky enough to score pre-screening tickets to see, “What To Expect When You Are Expecting”. In the movie JLo and her husband are looking at homes and while in a home that she happens to love there is also about 5 other couples in there. This scene displayed the energy that truly makes selling real estate my passion! I love homes that entice buyers in and make them feel right at home. There is nothing more exciting for my sweet mother an I than to list a property that demonstrates this and emits positive vibes to all those that enter.

Have a great day!

Why Should You Choose Me?

-Knowledge of local market value. I am trained to estimate value, condition, etc for homes.
-Money saving negotiating skills. As a Realtor as well as a University of Utah Graduate in Conflict Management I have the ability to stay calm and in control.
-Lien and encumbrance protection. I will assure you are fully protected with a responsible/caring Title Company.
-A database of ready and willing buyers. By combining my own SEO with Judy’s, we have a large database filled with fabulous people that also know people. My husband teases me that he cannot take me anywhere without me knowing at least ten people. Ha ha what can I say~I LOVE people!
-Money saving protection against fee overcharges. I cannot even begin to explain the importance of having me by your side during any real estate transaction. In my own personal deal (our home that is closing THIS week) I was able to avoid over 4 grand in closing costs by being well educated and knowing loan terminology. I also know MANY people in the industry and I am well liked, therefore allowing me the opportunity to be in connection with many people that are ready and willing to help in anyway that they can be of any service.

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